ESTABLISHING ANATOMY MUSEUM IN A NEW MEDICAL COLLEGE: PROCESSES AND CHALLENGES

Introduction : Museum is an essential part of Anatomy department in a medical college. Museums are in part historical, representing the premium work of that department which gives complete information and knowledge of the human body in its four walls. The aim of present study is to procure, fix, prepare and mount the specimens in consistent manner and compatible with the standards for a good Anatomy museum. Aims and Objectives: We aim to elaborate the processes, difficulties and challenges faced in developing and setting up the anatomy museum in a new medical college in a rural area. Material and Methods: Perspex jar, embalmed cadavers and soft parts were used to prepare museum specimens. The procured specimens were fixed and mounted using Kaiserling solution. The mounted specimens were Results : classified based on the regional classification. A total number of 200 specimens were mounted. Conclusions : The study concludes with explanation of challenges and ways to overcome difficulties in a step by step manner extensively. The major problems for poor quality specimen and reduced visibility can be solved by temporary mounting the specimen before permanent mount.